synonym Comparative
チャンス
VS
契機
Differences Between "チャンス" and "契機"
Option A
チャンス
Meaning
chance, opportunity
Reading
チャンス (chansu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今が成功する一番のチャンスだ。
Now is the best chance to succeed.
Option B
契機
Meaning
opportunity, turning point, momentum, chance
Reading
けいき (keiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この失敗を契機に、彼は大きく成長した。
Taking this failure as an opportunity, he grew significantly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(chance, opportunity)"?
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使い分け解説:
- チャンス: A loanword from English "chance." Widely used in Japanese to mean "opportunity" or "a good chance." It often implies a positive situation or a favorable moment for something.
- 契機: Refers to an event or situation that serves as a trigger or starting point for something new or a significant change or development. Often implies a positive or important turning point.
- チャンス: A loanword from English "chance." Widely used in Japanese to mean "opportunity" or "a good chance." It often implies a positive situation or a favorable moment for something.
- 契機: Refers to an event or situation that serves as a trigger or starting point for something new or a significant change or development. Often implies a positive or important turning point.
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